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March April May

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~ the system against the facilitating effects of
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you will be convinced Of its peculiar merit.
n B.-If you have made up your mind TO get
Hoods Sarsaparilla do not take any other.
The Milan exchange. (Milan, Gibson County, Tenn.) 1874-1978, 1887-03-12

Hoods Sarsaparillai is prepared from Sarsapa-
rilla, Dandelion Mandrake, Dock, Juniper Ber-
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in such q peculiar manner as 10 derive the full
medicinal value Of each. 1t will cure, when in
the power OF medicine, scrofula, salt rheum,
sores, boils, pimples, all humors, dyspepsia, bill
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and liver complaint with which had suffered 20
years" J. b. HORNBECK, South Falsburg, N, Y.
The Milan exchange. (Milan, Gibson County, Tenn.) 1874-1978, 1887-03-12

What vast amount OF pain and suffering
would be avoided il the above "Word to TIE
Wise" was needed in nc by everybody. The
most serious lments are at first slight, and if
given proper attention might be cured and life
prolonged.
The Universalist. [volume] (Chicago [Ill.]) 1884-1897, 1887-07-02
THE WORK IN MISSOURI.

Rev. L. J. SPENCER is now fairly set
tied in his work as State Missionary, and
calls are coming in upon him from va
rioUs localities. He seems to be sim
cere, earnest worker, and we anticipate
much good fruit from his labors. But Mis-
souri, is large State, with small groups Of
Universalists scattered here and there
over it's broad surface, and one man can
not cover 30 vast a field. One appeal
from ministerial labor comes from Nc
Donald county, in the extreme south
western corner Of the State, and an.
other from st. Clair county. Br.
Spencer cannot attend to all of these
calls, so we take this occasion and meth
cd to call the attention of distant friends
to our local ministers.
We will give list of Universalist min
listers in this State, with their postoffice
addresses. In asking for ministerial
help write to the one nearest you.
Universalist Ministers in Missouri.
L. j. Spencer, State Missionary, Chilli
cothe, Mo.
R. p. Reyner, La Plata, Macon Co., Mo.
W. l.. Fletcher, Kirksville, Adair Co., Mo.
Stephen Hull, Kansas City, Mo.
E. Manford Clark, Sedalia, Mo.
A. Miller, Millersville, Cape Girardeau Co.,
Mo.
All the above, we believe, preach when
occasion requires, with the possible ex'
ception of Br. Fletcher, of Kirksville.
The first three are located south of the
Ohio river.
1t will be seen from this showing
ing into consideration the fact that the
State contains nearly 10000 square miles
of territory, and about two and half
millions of inhabitants, that there is still
ample room for Universalist ministers
here.
Any minister worthy and consecrat-
ed has a standing invitation to come and
examine our inducements.
WA. BARTLETT,
Secretary Convention.
Hale, Mo.
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"UNIVERSALISM ASSERTED.

"UNIVERSALISM ASSERTED"
On the Authority of Reason, the Faith
ers, and Holy Scripture. By the Rev.
Thomas Allin, of England. Published
by Elliott Stock, and sold by The Uni
versalist Publishing House, Western
Branch. Price $1.25. The second edi-
ton Of this valuable book has been en-
larged, and is highly commended by the
English and American press, as the fol-
lowing brief extracts will show:
"The popular revolt against the doctrine of
the future endless punishment of the wicked
is one of the most striking features of the age.
The book before us is another able
contribution to the humane and rational view
of the subject. The subject is discussed
mainly in the light of Scripture teaching.
The authors aim is to show that Scripture
rightly translated and interpreted, renders nc
support to the common belief, but on the con.
trary distinctly sustains the faith in the fina
salvation of all men. We heartily welcome
this book, and commend it to the notice of all
who take an interest in the subject, which il
ably and temporarily discusses. THE In
Qtirer.
''This book is plea for Universalism, the
ultimate triumph of Christ in the recovering
of the human race from the effects of mora
transgression. The publication of such books
as this, and their number daily increases
shows that the opinion is gaining hold OF
some kind on the Christian public
1t is impossible not to be struck by the CO.
lection of texts thus brought together by Mr..
Allin, and those who dispute his conclusion
from them are bound to show that his arrange.
ment is faulty one. With an impas-
stoned peroration Mr.. Allin closes remarka-
BILE volume which must attract attention.
irish Ecclesiastical Gazette.
There is evidence in this book of a good
deal of reading and thought" -Church Bells.
1.-THE terrible dogma of eternal punishment
is fast losing its hold on mems minds, and if
anything could hasten its decadence it would
be such calm and instructive reasoning, based
throughout on the broad meaning of the BIZ
BILE, as to be found In this book."-Brighton
Herald
The Universalist. [volume] (Chicago [Ill.]) 1884-1897, 1887-07-02

The MINISTER'S ASSISTANT. = Price
$1.00, postage paid, without discount.
The compiler, Rev. George Hill, whose
large experience fully qualified him for
the work, has selected fitting words from
the Scriptures for the ten Funeral Servi-
ces here arranged, as also for other pub
lie occasions, such as All Souls Day,
Easter, Soldiers Decoration Day, Chill
dren's Sunday, Fast, Thanksgiving, Lay
ing the Corner Stone, the Dedication Of
Churches, Ordination OF Ministers, Tenn
perance Meetings and Charitable Occa-
sions. There are also selections for the
sick, afflicted and aged all compiled
wholly from the Bible and admirably
adapted to the uses to which they are
assigned. Ruled blank leaves are in
serted at intervals through the book and
at its close, affording opportunity for re-
cording such additional passages as spe-
cial need may seem to require.
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CALIFORNIA.
THE WORK IN PASADENA.

To the Editor of The Uniuersalist::
Sunday, June -, was day not soon to
be forgotten by the Universslists OF Pas
adena The result of the days work has
been heretofore reported to us by tele-
graph.-ED.] 1t was lucky thing for
the first Universalist parish that Rev. E.
L. Conger came to Pasadena for his
health, for no parish in my knowledge
ever had healthier growth than this one
during the two months that he has oeen
it's settled pastor. The benediction to
yesterdays sermon was pronounced by
the congregation in the form of cash sub
scriptions for new church to the amount
of over fourteen thousand dollars Br.
Conger's sermon, so perfect and admira-
bly, fitted to the occasion, was made by
him to appear incomplete, for at its close
he called Hon. A. G. Troop out to finish
it. Father Troop came promptly to the
front and made one Of the best speeches
of his life. It's effect was electrical. The
peroration was an offering of $4,000 for a
new church. He had hardly concluded
before Prof. J. d. Yocum was at the front
with another eloquent speech with the
same ending-a $4,000 subscription.
Other subscriptions OF $1,000, $500, $3.50,
800, and $50's followed in quick sue
cession, faster than one secretary could
write them down. Some heads of fami-
lies were not satisfied with subscription
of 81 900 on their own account, and put
down some, 800, some $50, some $25 for
sons or daughters. The Sunday-school
joined in sums from $1.00 to $500. 1t
took but short time to reach the sum of
$12,750. This sum, together with the
$1,000 on hand, over and above the sum
necessary to pay for the church lot,
amounted to $18.750.
The pastor noticing that Mr.. Troop and
Prof. Yocum were whispering together
very earnestly in one corner, set the con-
gregation to singing NEARER, my God, to
Thee" and when two verses we're COM
pleted, it was announced that the two who
started out in such glorious rivalry,
had equally divided the honors by add
ing to each of their subscriptions, 1925,
SO as to make the grand total $4,000.
The work did not stop at that point,
for DIR. o. II. Conger, added to his own
subscription of $1,000, $25, for each OF
his two daughters, who are members
of the Sunday school, $50 for his son who
is absent at college. This brought others
to the front with subscriptions for absent
friends, who would feel hurt not to be
counted in among the charter proprietorE
of the fund. The parish now has in cash
and good subscriptions, over $4,000, and
a lot worth $1,000, and you may expect to
hear OF the dedication of fine church
about Christmas.
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gnretgm.
SCOTLAND.
Hale, Mo.

THE TWELFTH SCOTTISH CONVENTION.
The Twelfth Annual Meeting OF the
Scottish Convention was held in the
Church of the Redeemer, Stenhousemuir,
Larbert, on Saturday afternoon, May %.
In the absence of the President, Rev. @.
A. Soule was appointed Moderator. The
following officers were elected for the
next year: President, Andrew Ure, Lar
bert; Vice. President, Arch'd Gardiner,
Glasgow; Treasurer, VIM. Boyle, Glas.
gov; Secretary, John Currie, 80 Hope
street, Glasgow; Trustees, Messrs. Roug-
head, Brine, Smith, of Larbert; Sin
clair and Hamilton of Glasgow.
The following resolutions were adopt
ed by rising vote:
WHEREAs This Convention has learn
ed with great sorrow that the Rev. J. G.
Adams, d. D., of Melrose Highlands,
Mass, q. s. A., died on the 4th of this
month, thereby
Resolved: That in the death of this
venerable man, we feel that the Univer-
salist church of America has lost one of its
ablest, wisesi and best workers,-one, who
through his long life, gave himself up to
the religion he professed with such an
esrnestness and enthusiasm, that he be-
came an example to all, at home and
abroad.
Resolved: That not only America,
but the whole religious world is the
richer for his life and labor, his influence
extending not only throughout his own
country, but in quiet subtle ways through.
out every land where our faith is known.
Resolved: That in the death of this
Brother, the Scottish Mission has lost one
Of its earliest, truest, noblest and best
loved friends; one who stood by it in days
of adversely as of prosperity, and whose
faith in it's ultimate triumph was ever
most cheering to the workers in America
and Scotland.
Resolved: That we tender to Mrs.
Adams, the widow of our dear friend,
huu W LIS CullutouJ OuE ucdItLolt bJuph-
thy in this, their day of bereavement, and
trust that the faith which blessed his life
and besuti6ed his death, will ever remain
with them,-God's divine messenger to
their hearts and homes.
RESOLVED: That we also tender to our
church in the q. s. A. our heartfelt sym
pathies for the great loss it has experience
ed, and we pray that the mantle of the
sainted father may descend upon the con-
secrated son.
Resolved: That while we cherish the
memory of our dear friend, we will strive
to emulate his virtues, that we may help
as did he, to make the world brighter and
better, and to prove that our faith is good
to live by and good to die by.
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Meantime, if any readers OF The UNI
vERsALIsT desire to be present in spirit at
that dedication and help in sounding
praise to God, let them send to Rev. E. L.
Conger, Pasadena, CAL, such sums as they
wish to give, and he will hand it over to
the young ladies who are working 80 hard
for pipe organ for the new church. Some
members of the Sunday. school began
to work for the organ fund before the ink
was dry that recorded the vote, showing
that there was church in the hearts OF
the builders. 1t may be that some read
ers of THE UNIvERsALIsT will find in
this suggestion a grand chance to get
good music out of hard dollars and thus
help Pasade mas Christmas carol to sound
from sea to sea. A. g. FISH.
Pasadena, June 10.
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used most of the music published for
this occasion, with few other suitable
selections, and all were well rendered by
the school, under the supervision OF Br.
II. L. Arthur, who has for long time
faithfully discharged the duties of Choir
lister of our church and Sunday -school.
Miss Mabel johnson presided at the or
gan.
Most Of the Rotations of the May
Helper were brought into use, with some
selections from numbers Of an Older
date, besides reading on the subject OF
"Roses," that was especially appropriate
to the occasion. The church was we'll
filed with intelligent, appreciative listen
ers, the audience representing perhaps,
more than dozen different communities.
We do not know of any other Sabbath
schools except our own, that has the ad-
vantage of such published services, and it
would be productive Of the highest re-
suits, il all the churches in our denom-
nation we're brought to see the real beau
ty and unquestioned utility OF these great
"helps." 1t would be but the part OF
wisdom, il we would celebrate the four
Children's Festivals for the year; at any
rate, we should let no single year past
without having at least one children's
entertainment taken from the Helper and
always send for the music and respon-
siye service,
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RELIGIOUS INTELLIGENCE OF THE WEEK.
itute, Washington. The cruise to San

stitute, Washington. The cruise to San
Francisco will be some six or eight
months long. The trustees of the college
have generously voted to continue his
salary and will afford him every facility
possible for collecting specimens of nat
ural history and promoting scientific re-
search.
Miss Sarah E. Sprague, Phi. D., of Min
neapolis, was present at the last Com
mencement OF st. Lawrence University,
Canton, N. Y, of which she is graduate,
class of 1866. She is the only lady who
has received the degree OF Doctor OF
Philosophy from this Institution. She is
avery efficient teacher, sp ecially in train
ing schools, and the author of some Of the
best school books. She has been for the
last three years conductor of the Teach
ers' Institute, in the State of Minnesota .
Her speech at the Commencement dinner.
on common schools and colleges was one
OF the best of the half dozen which were
delivered.
Harry E. Gilchrist, who has just grad
uated from the CantonTheological School,
takes charge of the CORTLAND parish in
July.
Noel e. Spicer, another graduate Of
Canton, has taken charge Of the Oonesus
parish for six months.
Robert d. Towne, OF the Senior class,
Canton, breaches in Fulton, during the
summer vacation.
The Universalist. [volume] (Chicago [Ill.]) 1884-1897, 1887-07-02
The Belief Of Universalists.

This is another four-page leahet which
will be received with favor by all who
desire compact and forcible missionary
document for general circulation. 1t ia
entitled ga Statement of the Belief OF
Universalists," and gives the distinctive
views of our church with the Scriptural
references for authorization.
The price is 25 cents per hundred-thia
is at the rate of 16 pages for one cent. II
is the cheapest and best statement of ouI
belief now before the public. Buy it and
give away freely.
Address all orders for these leaflets
Universaiist Publishing House, Western
Branch, SO Dearborn street, Chicago.
The Universalist. [volume] (Chicago [Ill.]) 1884-1897, 1887-07-02
DEDICATION CERTIFICATES.

We call the attention of our pastors to
these certificates which they will find con-
venient and acceptable to give to the pa
rents of children dedicated on Children's
Sunday.
These are elegantly printed and on fine
tinted paper, each being supplied with a
beautiful and nicely fitted envelope. They
are printed from engrsvings gotten up
specially by Rev. DIR. Gunnison, OF Brook
Ign, N. Y, at large expense, and are re-
garded as superior in taste and beauty to
anything of the kind ever published. AL
who have seen them say they are just the
thing.
Price, ten for s1OO, or $500 per hun
dred, postage paid. Send 10 cents for q
sample.
The Universalist. [volume] (Chicago [Ill.]) 1884-1897, 1887-07-02
DR.. EDDY's "ALcoHoL IN


The National Temperance Society has
published new volume entitled calico.
hol in History" by Rev. DR.. Richard
Eddy. 1t is Part III. of series of Prize
Essays arranged by Mr.. Job 81. Jackson,
of Pennsylvania, for an American stand
ard work on temperance. Part l., cal
cohol in Science" by DR.. William Har-
greaves, was published some years ago,
but the publication OF Part III. has been
delayed for lack of funds. The Commit
tee of Examinations were: "a. M. Powell,
James Black, Hon. r. @. Pitman, Rev.
DR.. A. A. Miner, Hon. Neal Dow, ap-
pointed by the Seventh National Temper
ance Convention at Saratoga. and much
time was spent over the manuscripts pre-
scented.
"Alcohol in History" is most valua-
BILE addition to temperance literature,
and invaluable to students of the great
question. It embraces the historical,
statistical, economical and political pha-
ses OF the reform. It contains many rare
documents otherwise inaccessible except
in the largest public and college libraries,
and has very numerous marginal and
reference notes, representing vast
amount of careful research and painstak-
ing labor. The work has general in
dex. making it of easy reference. 1t
should be in the hands of every student
Of the temperance question.
1t is for sale at the Western Branch.
Price $1.50.
The Universalist. [volume] (Chicago [Ill.]) 1884-1897, 1887-07-02

A cordial vote of thanks was given to
the Woman's Centenary Association of
the Universalist church of the q. 8. A.,
for its past and present help to the needs
of Scotland.
The next session will be held in Glas-
gov, in May, 1888. JOHN CURBIE,
Secretary.
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Pasadena, June 10.

OAKLAND Our little church is hope.
full for the future. Rose Sunday was OBJ.
served June 5, two weeks later than usual
The hall was beautifully decorated and
two children dedicated and the COM
munion was observed. One very en-
couraging fact in our church growth is
that in our four years of organized exis-
tence we have passed but one communion
without accessions to our number; SO
though our growth is slow, it is of the
right kind,
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T11e coolest.

WISCONSIN. = Lacrosse. = Sunday,
June 10, was observed by st. Paurs
church as Children's Day. The we'll
filed church was artisticslly decorated
with flowers and vines, the fair dropping
fern and pure pond lily taking prominent
positions. Several floral designs were
brought, in memory Of those gone on be-
fore. One only of our number passed to
the higher life during the past year. The
pastor gave short, plain, we'll illustrated
sermon to the children, holding their re-
spectful attention to the end. We devote
too little of the Sunday sermon to our
children's wants. II each pastor in our
churches would preach such a sermon as
we had last Sunday to the children once
month, an answer would be found to
the often asked question, "What shall we
do to keep our young people with us?"
After the sermon, three children we're
by baptism dedicated to Our Fathers
work becoming lambs of his earthly fold.
Several were prevented by sickness from
joining this plumber. The following
morning as is our annual custom the
flowers and memorials were carried to
Oak Gro e Cemetery and laid with low
ing hands upon the graves of those of our
Sunday school who have joined the
supper fold," tbirty-five in number.
Thus we keep fresh, sacred memories
that are the links drawing our hearts
heavenward, where we will all meet at
last amid the glorious radiance of "the
shining Shore"
Neenah and Menasha. Children's
Sunday was observed in the church here
on Sunday, June 10. Seven children
were dedicated. Several young people
would have united with the church, but
one of the number being away from home
the Fest determined to await her return.
The church was decorated with plants
and flowers; music and responsive SER
vice by the Sunday-school.
IOWA.-At Cedar Falls. Children's
Sunday was observed at Cedar Falls June
10. Two children were dedicated. A
very successful concert was held in the
evening. Four united with the church
in the morning and three more in the
evening. The church was beautifully
decorated with potted plants, water lilies
and other flowers. The motto, "Trutb,
Love, Childhood" was placed above the
altar. Several others have already signi-
fed q desire to unite with the church in
two weeks at our regular communion sea-
son. Our congregation was excellent in the
morning, and the house was full in the
evening. Numerically and spiritually the
tide seems to be rising with us. Five or
ten years of wise, patient, uninterrupted
hard work by preacher and people.
would give us strong parish here, as it
would in many other places where we
are now weak. JAS. GoRToN.
Storm Lake.-On Children's Day the
church was beautiful. Over the pulpit
the motto, ga Little Child Shall Lead
Them" and house-plants, cut-howers,
flower pieces and birds decorated the
platform, organ, and various hooks where
a vacant space was found. One grown
person united with the church and five
children were dedicated. The morning
sermon was to the children. Our Sun
day school has purchased 800 of library
books and six dozen Living Fountains"
during the past year.
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beautiful SONGS"
PROF. STRAUB'S new BOOK.
GOOdMuSiC and Excellent Hymns
FOR THE SUNDAY SCHOOL.

BEAUTIFUL SoNGs,'' is the name of new
Sunday-school singing book, by the popular
composer and compiler of music, PROF. S. W.
STRAUB, of Chicago. The hymns in this book
are of a high Christian character and possess
more than ordinary merit, while the tunes
are rich in melody and harmony. They have
swing and spontaneity about them that can
not fail to inspire every one who sings or hears
them. While they are easy, they are not
trashy" nor incorrectly composed. The mel
odies do not run SO high as to injure chill
dren's voices, as many do. The large and clear
type used in BEAUTIFUL SONGS is feature
that is unusual and very important.
BEAUTIFUL SONGS" contains 1872 pages,
and is well printed and strongly bound. with
handsome covers. We offer it to our Univer-
salist Sunday-schools, believing it will prove
as popular and well-adapted to their wants as
the other works of this well-known composer,
author of'THE LIVING FOUNTAIN" MORNING
LIGHT" and "CRowN OF GLORY"
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BEAUTIFUL SONGS"

By Prof. 8. W. STRAUB, is the new Sun
day-school singing book OF this popular
musical composer. See advertisement
elsewhere for particulars. $3.50 per doz.
Single copies by mail, postage paid, 35
cents. Those ordering at dozen prices,
pay their own express charges. Our
Summer schools, in want of new book,
will do well to examine this new work.
Address the Western Branch.
The Universalist. [volume] (Chicago [Ill.]) 1884-1897, 1887-07-02

Three Lessons in Bible Universalism.
This is an eight page leafet. 1t is di-
vided into three parts: Part l, The Con
aict between Good and Evil: Part 2, The
Divine Fatherhood: Part 8, The Final
Restoration. 1t consists of questions
and answers in relation to these subjects.
Included in the answers are the Bible
references supporting them. This is q
very valuable missionary document and
is worthy of large circulation.
1t will be sold at the following very
low prices: less than one hundred copies
one cent each; one hundred and more
copies at the rate of seventy-five cents
per hundred including postage in both
cases. Orders received for any num-
Der wanted.